The Desperate Hours poster
Director William Wyler
Screenplay Joseph Hayes

The Desperate Hours

Tagline: A reign of violence sweeps the screen.

Release Date: 1955-10-05

Duration: 112 minutes

Synopsis

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

Casting

  • Simon Oakland
    State Trooper (uncredited)
  • Burt Mustin
    Carl
  • Ray Collins
    Sheriff Masters
  • Ann Doran
    Mrs. Walling
  • Beverly Garland
    Miss Swift
  • Fredric March
    Daniel C. Hilliard
  • Ric Roman
    Sal
  • Don Haggerty
    Detective (uncredited)
  • Robert Middleton
    Sam Kobish
  • Edmund Cobb
    Mr. Walling